Teach-through-love.com: Examples of "Disconnecting Words" vs. "Connecting Words" are offered in the parenting blog, which are simple changes in communication parents can make to transform a frustrating interaction into a more meaningful exchange.

Great Books: There are so many wonderful children’s books out there that are either directly related to Unitarian Universalism or that support our principles. Click herefor an initial list.

Chalice Lightings: Is lighting a chalice part of your family’s ritual? For readings with children, clickhere. For readings with youth, clickhere.

UU@Home is a great on-line resource offering monthly suggestions and support for faith development in your home. The site offers simple ideas for families to strengthen their UU identity and their UU culture at home. It's also a great way to connect with other UU parents.

KidTalkis a site designed to connect kids to Unitarian Universalism and to each other. It offers seasonal stories, fun information, quick facts, spiritual inspiration, and more. KidTalk is the creative product of theChurch of the Larger Fellowship, a branch of UUism that reaches out to those who have no brick and mortar UU church. In addition to the wonderful information they have at KidTalk, kids can also ask questions about religion with the "Ask Clif" feature.

KidSpirit is a non-profit magazine and online community for 11-15 year olds to discuss values and life’s big questions in a safe and moderated forum. The founders at KidSpirit strive to create a supportive social network in which kids around the globe can feel free to interact and communicate about complex issues in a compassionate and pluralistic manner. The magazine is edited by a group of talented teens who meet monthly to discuss ideas for new issues and to encourage open dialogue with other kids from around the globe.

Do you know about theUUA Bookstore? The Unitarian Universalist Association has a wonderful online bookstore. There are some awesome parenting and children’s books available there, including such titles as Chaos, Wonder and the Spiritual Adventure of Parenting (edited by Sarah Conover and Tracy Springberry), The Gift of Faith: Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children (Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejarr), A Child’s Book of Blessings and Prayers (collected by Eliza Blanchard), children’s picture books and so much more!

Taking It Home: Families and Faith: This series of booklets were written for congregations and families to use at home and in community to support them through life transitions and spiritual/ethical challenges. They were written by Unitarian Universalist leaders who have UU families of their own. Choose a booklet that interests or challenges you and your family and discover ways to talk about it.

The Gift of Faith: Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children, by Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar. This very accessible and inspiring book shows that religious community is vital to addressing the child’s natural need for spiritual growth and religious grounding. Nieuwejaar points to the crucial role of parents as the primary religious educators of children and explores ways to foster spiritual awareness in the home.

The Book of New Family Traditions: How to Create Great Rituals for Holidays and Everyday, by Meg Cox. Full of meaningful, creative ideas for family life, this book guides you through simple steps that help families fully cherish special moments and milestones, help heal wounds of trauma and loss, and strengthen the indomitable spirit of identity within a family.